AN: Wow thanks for the reviews guys; I'm so happy that you liked the first chapter. This is the second and final chapter of Sweet Revenge. I thought long and hard about making the story longer but I really like how I finished it, I hope you do too.
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"Leah, hold still I'm almost done." Alice grunted as she applied some more eye-shadow. It was three weeks since we had made our plan and d-day was upon us, the day of the wedding. Alice was not only doing my make-up, this morning she'd also cut my short hair into a stylish bob before using about twenty different products on it , so I'd been sat in this chair far longer than my ass was comfortable with.
Alice insisted that for my plan to work I had to look stunning. I couldn't simply look good, I had to be the best looking person at the wedding. This was the one part of the plan that I wasn't comfortable with but everyone agreed with Alice and in order for my plan to work I needed everyone's help, so I couldn't refuse. I didn't see how she could make me look that great, sure thanks to the phasing I was thin and thankfully no where near as muscled as the boys but I'd never liked my appearance.
When Edward overheard me thinking this he vehemently disagreed and to my horror it was in front of everyone so ever since the night we found out about Sam and Emily they've all been complimenting me, no doubt to help with plan and not due to any genuine thoughts on their part.
Alice stood back, scrutinising my face before declaring, "The masterpiece is finished."
She left me alone to get into my dress. It was far too revealing for my taste, but Alice and Rosalie both insisted that it was both sexy and classy. Alice had mentioned at her weekly meeting with Emily that as the maid of honour I should have a different dress to the other bridesmaids, Kim and Rachel. They were both in very modest plum colored strapless satin dresses. My dress was the same color satin but mine was a backless halter neck with a plunging neckline that could be worn by someone with boobs as small as mine.
I quickly pulled it on, stepped into my shoes and turned to face the mirror. I gasped at my reflection, Alice had done a fantastic job. I still didn't believe that I'd be the best looking person there, after all, the vampires were guests, but at least I looked good.
"You scrub up well Clearwater." I turned to see Jacob and Nessie in the doorway. Nessie, who would be turning one next month, looked about five now and was wearing a lilac dress with white tights and shoes. She looked beyond cute. Jacob was wearing his tux, being one of Sam's groomsmen, along with Paul. Jared was the best man.
"Not looking bad yourself." I winked at him as we walked down the stairs.
We all waited in the Cullens lounge for Alice, who had spent so long getting everyone else ready that she barely had any time for herself.
We drove in convoy on the way to La Push community centre, where the wedding was taking place. I was riding with Emmett and Rosalie in her convertible, although the top stayed up to preserve our hair, earning us an eye roll from Emmett.
Everyone made their way inside apart from me as I had to wait for Emily and the bridesmaids to arrive. Thankfully Emily had been more than willing to let me get ready at the Cullens, I was getting sick of being nice to her. As part of the plan I had to start being overly nice to both her and Sam and it was driving me crazy. I wasn't sure what I was looking forward to the most; the revenge or being able to drop the nice façade.
I didn't have to wait long before Quil pulled up with a very excited Claire. She had just turned four and for her it was dream come true to be Emily's flower girl. We'd all seen in Quil's mind how she'd made him help her practice walking up and down the aisle, using her teddies as substitutes for guests. That was part of the reason I didn't want the wedding ruined for everyone, it would break little Claire's heart, not that I told anyone that; I didn't want them to think I'd gone soft.
"Knock 'em dead." Quil winked as he set Claire down and walked into the centre.
I chuckled. "I'm counting on it."
I was musing over how today would go. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous as hell and I was depending on Jasper working his magic for me. I was so lost in my thoughts that I missed the two cars pulling up.
"Oh Leah you look so beautiful." Emily cried as she reached up and threw her arms around me. I wasn't as tall as the guys, I was 6ft, but my heels brought me up to 6ft 5". I'd insisted on heels for two reasons. One, I didn't want to be one of those tall girls who feels they can't wear them and two, I was enjoying being a few inches taller than Edward.
"Thanks so do you." I smiled sweetly. "You ready?"
"I think so." She said smoothing out her puffy white dress. She had balls wearing white. "I'm just so nervous." She giggled.
"Don't be, what could possibly go wrong." I winked at both her and her father as Claire, Kim and Rachel lined up in front of me.
The music started and Claire marched forward throwing her petals with vigour. I could picture Quil's proud face. Soon enough Rachel followed her.
Okay Clearwater, deep breaths, you can do this. You're strong, you're a freaking 'protector' for Christ sakes, you could easily kill everyone in that room with your bare hands so why the hell are you worried about walking in front of them? It wasn't just the walking though; my revenge plan could turn into a complete nightmare if I didn't act the part. My acting skills were never needed more than at this moment. Keeping my hurt and pain from my mom and Seth for all this time seemed like a walk in the park now.
My time for pep talk was over and before I knew it I was gliding up the aisle, not before shooting Emily one more dazzling smile. Everyone was staring, no scrap that, gawping at me, well at least Alice's part of the plan seemed to be working, I thought as I made my way past the Cullens.
"You have no idea." Edward mouthed and shot me a wink as I walked past him. I could feel my cheeks grow red at the propest of what Edward was hearing in other peoples heads. Blushing? Me blushing? For fuck sake get a hold of yourself I mentally scolded, you're not Bella. I heard a faint growl, well it's true Eddie-boy.
I gave an encouraging smile to Sam as I took my place at the top of the altar. Emily entered then and his eyes focused solely on her.
I tuned out the ceremony, thinking only of what was awaiting them at the reception. I certainly wasn't in love with Sam anymore but I also didn't want to hear their proclamations of love and devotion to one another.
My internal musings must have been affecting my calm façade because when I looked up Jacob was making silly faces at me behind Jared's back. Bless that boy, he was crossing his eyes and poking his tongue out but he had enough sense to do it subtly so that no one else could see.
I somehow managed to suppress the laugh that was threatening to burst out. Quickly enough the ceremony was finished and we were stood on first beach having our pictures taken. Nessie had been roped into the plan, although she was spared the details, and stood behind me out of the camera's view with her hand pressed against my back showing me images that would make me smile in the pictures. She mostly showed me Jacob and Seth and what they all got up to with Emmett, mainly wrestling, and she had enough presence of mind to keep the images of her mother to a minimum.
After all the pictures were taken we had a short walk to the massive marquee that Alice had hired for the reception. I joined by my mom who threw her arms around my waist, hugging me as tightly as she could, which barely registered on me.
"Whoa mom, what's this for?" I asked returning the hug, although much more gently.
"I'm just so proud of you Leah. You're handling today very well." I just smiled back at her as I heard a few laughs behind me, too quiet for human ears.
We all enjoyed the massive meal, especially as Alice had seated our pack on the same table as the Cullens and we of course had to eat their food too.
The song My Endless Love starting playing, signifying that start of the first dance. Hmmm if everyone knew how 'endless' their love was, I pondered.
After the first dance it was time to really put our plan into action. My role was simple, keep smiling and acting happy and keep looking beautiful, according to Alice and everyone else would take care of the rest.
Edward pulled me up to dance, and it was a good job that I could just about dance because if my skills had been any lower then him spinning me around the floor at almost vampire speed would have definitely ended badly. I could see Seth make his way up to the 'happy couple' and set the ball rolling.
Edward gave me a running commentary on what they were saying.
"She looks beautiful doesn't she? Seth asked.
"Who?" Emily asked innocently.
"Leah, of course, who else?"
Sam cleared his throat. "Umm yeah she does." He said uncomfortably.
By this time me and Edward were trying to stifle giggles. If someone had said to me at the beginning of the year that in six months I'd be dancing and laughing with Edward Cullen I would have punched them.
"I'm just as surprised as you are." He replied to my thoughts.
Mind fucker.
"Ah but it's working to your advantage right now isn't it?" he smirked.
"That it is."
I continued to dance with various member of both packs and the Cullen as one by one my comrades made their way up to Sam and Emily and proceeded to compliment how I looked or how well I was handling the day. As each new person went up their comments got more and more cryptic. The more suggestive comments were left to Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, Jasper, Jacob and Quil. Not only were the comments suggestive about me but they also mentioned affairs and deception.
I tried not to look at them too much, I didn't want to give the game away but I could help a few glances and every time I peeked at them they looked more and more uncomfortable. Sam looked incredibly confused after Emmett suggested they both now have affairs to 'liven up their sex life' while Emily looked deep in thought.
I'd given up on dancing for a while after a particularly raunchy routine to Let's Get it Started involving what was supposed to be just Jacob, Embry and Quil before being, to my utter horror, quickly joined by half of the 'cubs'; the young ones who phased right before the Volturi showdown back in January.
I was sat at a table surrounded by my pack and Billy when Alice glided over and whispered in my ear, "It's time."
Right on cue the song Wolf Like Me began to play and my pack and I jumped up declaring that it was a 'wolf dance' and proceed to round all the other pack onto the dance floor, deliberately separating Sam and Emily, who was now standing alone by the bar while everyone looked on with amused faces while we thrashed all thrashed around singing at the top of our lungs.
I saw Nessie walk past Emily on her way to the toilets and gently brush her hand against Emily's arm, making her stiffen instantly. I knew what Nessie had shown her. Last week Jacob had taken Nessie round to Emily's where she was to find the disc in the diary so that she could show her a vivid image of it. I also knew that she would accompany this image with two words "she knows".
Emily looked up then, straight at me with a look of horror, confusion and worry all over her scarred face. I simply smiled sweetly and carried on dancing with my boys.
A slow song came on then and Jacob pulled me into his arms before I had a chance to protest.
"Did you see her face?" He exclaimed as he span me. "One word: priceless."
I laughed, not willing to break eye contact with him in case I looked over at her. "Yeah, Nessie did her job perfectly. It must have been super creepy getting the news from a five year old." I mused.
"I do have the best ideas." He grinned.
"Oh please Jake, Nessie came up with that idea and you know it."
"She's my imprint therefore it was our idea." He looked up then. "It's show time." He whispered.
He cleverly, although I'd never tell him that, repositioned us so that I was now facing Sam and Emily as Edward approached them, yet I was still hidden from view behind his massive frame.
We were close enough that I could hear their whole conversation.
"I overheard that you've filled Sam in on what we know. Well I just wanted to give you a heads-up," he smirked and I knew if I had been on the receiving end of that then I'd have been super creeped out. He pulled out a disc from his jacket pocket, "that's Leah is planning on showing this later on, when the children have gone"
"Thanks." Sam said reaching for it.
Edward, with a fluid vampire speed motion slipped the disc back into his jacket pocket, "I didn't say I was helping you. Nor did I say I wasn't going to let her show it. I merely thought you should know." He said turning away.
Sam looked beyond pissed but I knew he wouldn't phase, ever since his slip up with Emily he's been extremely careful, and it's given him great self control. I could feel Jacob's body stiffen under my arms and for a moment I wondered if he thought Sam would phase. I looked up to see that he was biting his bottom lips in a desperate attempt to control his laughter.
"Oh and another thing," Edward said, turning around, "Quite a few of us know and if you try to leave before this gets played we will stop you." With that he rejoined Bella, Nessie, Charlie and my mom at their table.
Thanks Edward, I thought, that'll give them about two hours to works themselves into a complete frenzy.
I wondered why I didn't bring a camera as I took in their faces. If I had done I know that I would have had that picture blown up to epic proportions and it would sit framed above my fireplace forevermore. I was pondering whether they looked more embarrassed or angry when Collin cut in for a dance.
I danced with him, then Brady, then Paul, which was probably the lowlight of my evening as we both get on each other nerves so much it's a wonder we managed to phase in the middle of the marquee and rip each others faces off.
The cake was cut and passed around before Claire's parents said their goodbye, taking Claire and her sister with them. The only child left here was Nessie which meant it was time to show the disc.
Edward nodded to Seth and they both got up onto the stage. I positioned myself at the back of the marquee, as far away from Emily and Sam as possible as Seth started to speak into the microphone.
"Well I just wanted to say congratulations and thank you to the happy couple for letting us all play a part in your day," everyone clapped to his words as Edward pulled down the projector behind him that Alice had so thoughtfully set up the night before, "I know it's been a difficult journey for you both to finally get to this day. There's been a lot of heartache, but things are finally how they're supposed to be," I glanced over to Quil and Embry who both winked at me, "I know there's one person who means a lot to both of you," the crowd all turned to me with sympathetic looks but I kept a sweet, innocent smile on my face and ducked my head, "and you both mean a lot to her too," Edward slipped the disc into the player as everyone turned their attention back to my baby brother, "so this is for you two, from Leah, to show just how much she appreciates you both." Seth smiled, Edward pressed play and they both left the stage and walked through the crowd to join us.
My height advantage meant that I had a good view of Sam and Emily, despite the amount of people between us and I could tell they were both stood stock still waiting for the moans and groans of their sex tape to fill the air. But it never came.
Instead, words formed on the screen, words I had pondered over for hours at the Cullen mansion usuing the best home movie editing software on the market.
'I've known you both for years' it simply said before a slideshow of pictures cycled on the screen. Pictures of me and Emily as children, playing in the garden, in my room, down at first beach and in every single one of them we were hugging. Then it flashed to the few pictures of me and Sam before our relationship, I didn't want bring our dating into this, it would make me look bad. Both of them were taken at school when we were around eleven. Everyone in the crowd oo'd and ahh'd at the pictures.
'I've always been close to you both' it said before cycling through pictures of the three of us together. I could tell that Sam and Emily still hadn't relaxed, they thought this was merely the introduction to the main event.
'We've gained some new friends along the way' I smiled as images of various members of the pack scrolled across the screen, most of them pre-transformation. My particular favourites were one of me, Jacob, Quil, Embry and Rachel all sat on the Black porch with me scowling at Quil because he'd just tried to kiss me and Jacob making bunny ears behind my head. I was about thirteen at the time.
The second was me sat in my dads lap, Bella on Charlie's and Rachel and Rebecca stood either side of Billy. It was his pre-wheelchair days, Bella was visiting during the summer and our dads had all dragged us along fishing. Rebecca, being the sweetheart that she is, was grinning ear to ear while the rest of us looked bored to death. I heard a faint gasp and looked up to see it was Bella. By the look on her face I could tell that she had forgotten all about that particular day.
'We've all bonded. I guess you could say we're a pack' That got a laugh from everyone in the know, except old Quil who turned in his seat to shoot me a look as if to say 'you-should-know-better'. I shrugged in response; people won't be able to guess the hidden meaning. The slideshow continued with different pictures of the packs and the imprints, before finally settling on one of Sam and Emily.
'I just wanted to let you know that I think you both truly deserve each other' I smirked when I noticed that those words had made Sam stand bolt upright and tighten his grip around Emily. They obviously thought it was going to continue, but the music faded as did the last image of the three of us, taken when I was fifteen.
Everyone applauded and I could hear them all making comments as I made my way through them to get to the finish line.
"Wasn't that sweet?"
"What a wonderful gift."
"Isn't Leah caring?"
"Isn't she brave?"
I held my head high as I glided through them, for once having the confidence that my mother had for years tried to instil in me.
Emily and Sam turned just as I approached them and quickly wrapped my left arm around Sam and my right around Emily and leaned in so that my head was between theirs, my lips just millimetres from both their ears.
"I meant what I said. You do deserve each other, so completely," I whispered, "I'm going to thank you for the very same reason that I didn't show the film you thought I was going to. I'm better than you. So thank you Emily for making sure I didn't end up with someone below me," I pulled back, still keeping my arms around them, smiling at both of them before ending with, "I can't believe you thought I was going play your sex tape, I'm so much better than that."
I turned around with the biggest smile on my face, and for once it was genuine.
